Step out of your house and right onto the lake with this rare opportunity for lakefront living on the east side of Seneca Lake! Just minutes from Watkins Glen NY, Hector is a popular vacation community full of wineries, breweries, locally inspired restaurants, scenic views and unlimited outdoor adventures. Nestled below one of the most picturesque roads surrounded by breathtaking vineyards, this lovingly maintained home offers unmatched serenity and beauty. Enjoy stunning sunsets from your private balcony or deck with eating area. Relax on the dock's Adirondack chairs, jump in the clear water, or use the attached electric boat lift to cruise the lake. The spacious, fully furnished interior features two oversized bedrooms complete with spectacular lake views, an open-concept kitchen and living area, and bathrooms on each level for added convenience. Mini splits offer comfortable temperatures year-round in both bedrooms. A beautiful screened-in porch, perfect for entertaining, leads directly to the waterside deck. After ten cherished years, the current owners are ready to pass on this incredible legacy—don’t miss your chance to make it yours. Delayed showings to complete private road maintenance until Tuesday July 15. All offers will be reviewed on Monday July 21. Please do not enter private road without a showing appointment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$530Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listing by Heather Perko• Warren Real Estate - Watkins Glen
Extremely clean and well-maintained year-round home on east side of Seneca Lake. This is a spacious 2-bedroom with cathedral ceiling. Large kitchen, upper and lower decks. This home sits on the water with permanent dock and boat lift. Enclosed porch, open deck, private parking area and a sea wall.
UNYREIS #EC237970
May 1, 2015
Sold
$295,000
$194/sq ft
Sep 15, 2014
Listed
$318,000
$209/sq ft
Extremely clean & well maintained year-round home on east side of Seneca Lake. This is a spacious 2 bedroom with cathedral ceiling, large kitchen, upper & lower decks. This home sits on the water with permenant dock & boat lift. Enclosed porch, open deck, private parking area & a sea wall.
IBRMLS #IB142006
Sep 16, 2014
Listed
$318,000
$209/sq ft
UNYREIS #EC235871
Sep 2, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2014
Listed
$329,000
$217/sq ft
UNYREIS #EC232676
Nov 30, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2013
Listed
$339,000
$223/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,910
$125,000 + $302,000
$427,000
2025
$8,910 (+3.0%)
$125,000 + $302,000
$427,000
2024
$8,649 (+1.4%)
$125,000 + $302,000
$427,000
2023
$8,531 (+1.6%)
$125,000 + $302,000
$427,000
2022
$8,400 (+7.8%)
$125,000 + $302,000
$427,000
2021
$7,794 (−0.2%)
$100,000 + $238,000
$338,000
2020
$7,809 (+0.3%)
$100,000 + $238,000
$338,000
2019
$7,783 (−1.5%)
$100,000 + $238,000
$338,000
2018
$7,899 (−0.7%)
$100,000 + $238,000
$338,000
2017
$7,952 (+14.2%)
$95,000 + $238,000
$333,000
2016
$6,963 (−1.8%)
$95,000 + $238,000
$333,000
2015
$7,091 (+5.4%)
$87,000 + $195,000
$282,000
2014
$6,729
$87,000 + $195,000
$282,000
Tax history for 5041 Mapes Mathews Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,910
$125,000 + $302,000
$427,000
2025
$8,910 (+3.0%)
$125,000 + $302,000
$427,000
2024
$8,649 (+1.4%)
$125,000 + $302,000
$427,000
2023
$8,531 (+1.6%)
$125,000 + $302,000
$427,000
2022
$8,400 (+7.8%)
$125,000 + $302,000
$427,000
2021
$7,794 (−0.2%)
$100,000 + $238,000
$338,000
2020
$7,809 (+0.3%)
$100,000 + $238,000
$338,000
2019
$7,783 (−1.5%)
$100,000 + $238,000
$338,000
2018
$7,899 (−0.7%)
$100,000 + $238,000
$338,000
2017
$7,952 (+14.2%)
$95,000 + $238,000
$333,000
2016
$6,963 (−1.8%)
$95,000 + $238,000
$333,000
2015
$7,091 (+5.4%)
$87,000 + $195,000
$282,000
2014
$6,729
$87,000 + $195,000
$282,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,518
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Schuyler County
APN
442689A02100800010070000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Room Types: Laundry, Living Room, Sunroom, Entry Foyer, Florida Room
Laundry Information
Features: Upper Level
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
Interior Features
Window Features: Storm Windows, Thermal Windows
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Furnished
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Varies
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Furnished, Separate/Formal Living Room, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Sliding Glass Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Existing
Roof Details: Architectural, Shingle
Construction Details: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Frame, Vinyl Siding